Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Water covers the bridge on Pack Horse Road.
17 ft
Water covers Maryland State Route 51.
14 ft
Water overflows the banks just downstream of the Pack Horse Road bridge.
12 ft
Water may affect a campground near the creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1936 | 19 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 15.11 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| May 14, 2025 | 14.68 ft | 10,957 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OLTM2
River
Town Creek (MD)
County
Allegany, MD
Coordinates
39.5533°N, 78.5550°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown?
The Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01609000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Town Creek (MD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Town Creek (MD) near Oldtown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allegany County, Maryland at coordinates 39.5533°N, 78.5550°W. USGS site number: 01609000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.